Palestinian resistance group Hamas has hailed Israeli Army Minister Avigdor Lieberman’s resignation as a “political victory” for the Gaza Strip.
“Lieberman’s resignation is a political victory for Gaza whose steadfastness has succeeded in causing a political shake in the [Israeli] occupation arena” Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri said on Twitter.
“[The resignation] is also a sign of defeat and helplessness in the face of the Palestinian resistance” he added.
In its turn Jihad Movement said that Lieberman’s resignation proves Israel’s defeat in the latest aggression on Gaza in face of the Palestinian steadfastness.
On Wednesday morning Lieberman resigned as Israel’s Army Minister only one day after a cease-fire was reached between Palestinian resistance factions and Israel.
The resignation which comes into effect 48 hours after Lieberman puts it in writing significantly weakens